Former One Direction singer Liam Payne tragically passed away on Wednesday after reportedly falling from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The music world is in shock as the 31-year-old's sudden death has left fans and fellow artists heartbroken. Many have taken to social media to express their sorrow and pay tribute to the beloved singer.
Celebs react to Liam Payne's death
American singer Charlie Puth took to Instagram just hours after Liam Payne's passing and wrote, “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone.”
Reality TV star Paris Hilton shared a message on X (formerly Twitter), "So upsetting to hear the news of @LiamPayne passing. Sending love and condolences to his family & loved ones. RIP my friend."
Rapper Flavor Flav wrote, "RIP to Liam Payne… much too young." Musician Zedd tweeted, “RIP Liam… I can’t believe this is real…absolutely heartbreaking.”
Ty Dolla $ign said, “Just talked to you 2 days ago my guy. Ima miss u fr fr sucio.”
While tributes continue to pour in, none of Payne’s One Direction bandmates have publicly commented on the heartbreaking news yet.
Liam Payne death
Liam Payne was found dead on the patio of his hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, according to a statement from Argentine police. The police responded to a call from the hotel, located in the upscale Palermo neighborhood, where they were alerted to an "aggressive man who may have been under the influence of drugs and alcohol," as reported by Reuters.
According to a Reuters report, the hotel manager stated he heard a loud noise coming from the back of the building. When police arrived at the scene, they found that a man had fallen from his balcony.
As emergency responders took Liam Payne's body from the hotel, fans and onlookers who had gathered began clapping. Many fans outside the hotel hugged each other and cried, mourning the singer's death.